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Criminal investigation Quote by Rod Rosenstein

“Derogatory information sometimes is disclosed in the course of criminal investigations and prosecutions, but we never release it gratuitously.” quote by Rod Rosenstein
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“Derogatory information sometimes is disclosed in the course of criminal investigations and prosecutions, but we never release it gratuitously.”

Rod Rosenstein

About This Quote

Source Speech: Department of Justice Press Conference, 2018

Sensitive details in investigations are released only when necessary, not for gratuitous reasons.

In simple terms: Only share needed info.

Key Takeaway

Balance transparency with protection.

Themes

ethics law privacy

Mood

cautious serious

Type

policy statement

When to use this quote

  • legal cases
  • media inquiries
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

confidentiality public interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should the public know?
  • How to define “gratuitous”?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑censorship hindering accountability.

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